IFAD is the world’s fund for transforming agriculture, rural economies and food systems.
Simply put, IFAD invests in rural people. We do this by financing programmes, measuring results, innovating and working with rural people themselves.
Spanning five regions and 92 countries, IFAD works where poverty and hunger are deepest.
From building resilience to empowering rural people and protecting the environment, explore our main areas of work.
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Rural Voices
Rural innovation superstars scale up
The winners of the Moonshots for Development challenge show that investing in start-ups can transform rural communities.
Explainer
How innovation can resolve conflict in the Sahel
Strained water resources have exacerbated conflict between groups in the Sahel. But innovation can ease these tensions.
The three types of biodiversity: explained
Genetic, species, ecosystem: learn about the three main types of biodiversity and explore the role each plays in making agriculture productive, nutritious and resilient.
Colombia’s rural youth find strength in numbers
Young people are returning to Colombia's rural areas – and by joining forces, they are setting an example for their peers around the world.
News
28 March 2023
After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever
Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...
Event
26 - 30 May 2025
IFAD at Rome Nutrition Week 2025
A year on from the inaugural Rome Nutrition Week, this year's event will take place from 26-30 May, under the overarching theme of "Coherent Policy and Action for Better Nutrition".
19 May 2025
2025 IFAD Innovation Day: Innovation for Rural Transformation
This year's IFAD Innovation Day will serve as a launchpad for a series of participatory consultations that will inform the development of our new innovation strategy.
Press release
21 May 2025
IFAD co-finances Programme to Promote Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Competitiveness for Costa Rican Producers
IFAD will co-finance a new program with US$20 million to promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen producer competitiveness, and modernise agricultural institutions in Costa Rica.
The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources
Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty
The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development
With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.
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